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Old 06-13-2012, 11:49 AM
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Old 06-13-2012, 11:52 AM
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Sounds like a plan. Bring Tacos.
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Old 06-13-2012, 11:55 AM
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Old 06-13-2012, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by cornholio135
I had mine when I used to do car audio...removed back seat, 3 amps, 2 sets of 6x9s in the front doors, 4-10" bazooka tubes in the back...it would shake out baby teeth...
and I bet there wasnt a rattle anywhere
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Old 06-13-2012, 12:23 PM
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I'm itching to wrench this weekend. I ordered another round of parts for the engine and will be working on that but is anyone else working on anything?
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Old 06-13-2012, 12:27 PM
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I wish but I am going to the farm tonight until tuesday

I have a few things to do that are fairly simple but could use more than 1 set of hands
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Old 06-13-2012, 01:16 PM
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I'm itching to wrench this weekend. I ordered another round of parts for the engine and will be working on that but is anyone else working on anything?
I'll be gone Friday until Saturday evening but I plan installing my fans and other stuff Sunday.
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Old 06-13-2012, 01:30 PM
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I'm out until the end of June.
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Old 06-13-2012, 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by hoss -05
I'm itching to wrench this weekend. I ordered another round of parts for the engine and will be working on that but is anyone else working on anything?
Me Lol (like always ) i have to replace the dash board also i have the upgrade starter maybe the transmission oil haha too much right?
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Old 06-14-2012, 12:05 AM
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Dash piece and starter are easy and quick, so is the transmission oil change.
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I should leave my car with all my parts at 9k's house. I can come back to a fully modded car!!
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Old 06-14-2012, 07:38 AM
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Hoss, did you end up with a new-to-you wagon yesterday?
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Old 06-14-2012, 11:42 AM
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Hoss, did you end up with a new-to-you wagon yesterday?

Neah, needed to much stuff. All new engine mounts, tires, rim, timing belt and possible clutch.
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Old 06-14-2012, 11:45 AM
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Yeah that car needed some mechanical attention. And one of the spokes on the wheels was broke all the way through and he said he has driven it that way for 50,000 miles
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
Yeah that car needed some mechanical attention. And one of the spokes on the wheels was broke all the way through and he said he has driven it that way for 50,000 miles
WOW.. definitely a walk away
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Old 06-14-2012, 12:29 PM
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You guys find me a daily. 8k as a decently hard ceiling on price. Reliable and decent mpg are top 2 characteristics. Bonus points for doesnt look like *** and isn't a Honda.
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Old 06-14-2012, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by J8635621
You guys find me a daily. 8k as a decently hard ceiling on price. Reliable and decent mpg are top 2 characteristics. Bonus points for doesnt look like *** and isn't a Honda.
Toyota, Kinda looks like ***!

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...23591289&Log=0
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18k miles? Grandma must have just died
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Damn good deal.
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Go to Autotrader, put in 8000 as your max price, and sort by mileage low to high. A few out there within 50 miles of my zip.
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Get an M3 with 189k on it, live like a boss for a few months.
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http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...22976479&Log=0

the add says it's automatic, but the pics show otherwise.
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That's the one we looked at.
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Old 06-14-2012, 07:13 PM
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Not the same . Much more clean and more miles.
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Old 06-14-2012, 07:37 PM
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Hey what about an impreza wagon?

Edit* never mind there are only 3 in the city for sale.
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